Project segmentation-A tool for project management

Since the late 1950s network-based techniques are commonly used for project management. The critical path method (CPM) and programme evaluation are review technique (PERT) are standard tools for scheduling. Related techniques such as PERT-COST are used for budgeting and control. In this paper, a new tool for project management is suggested. This tool is designed for projects in which the work content (of the project) can be divided into several subprojects or segments so that the same set of activities is performed on each segment. The proposed tool is the basis of a project scheduling model and a project control model designed to support project management in cases where CPM and PERT are not suitable.